Study of Patient-Reported Pain and Symptom Relief Over Three Months After Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Using Three Different Transurethral Methods

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study the recovery process in men undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH. It specifically looks at patient-reported outcomes such as pain, burning sensation, urine leakage, hematuria, and the use of pain-relieving medications during the first three months after surgery. The study will compare these outcomes across three different surgical techniques transurethral resection, transurethral vaporization, and GreenLight laser enucleation of the prostate Green-LEP. Patients undergoing any of the three surgical methods for BPH will be included in this prospective observational study. They will complete a daily self-assessment form for three months to record pain levels, burning sensation, urine leakage, use of painkillers, and hematuria. After this period, patients will be sent questionnaires to assess their urinary symptoms using the IPSS form at six months and then annually for up to five years, allowing for long-term follow-up of their recovery and symptom changes. Participants will be closely monitored through daily reports for three months and periodic questionnaires afterward. The study will use numeric rating scales for pain and burning, daily yesno questions for urine leakage and hematuria, and detailed medication logs. Researchers aim to understand the timeline and intensity of recovery symptoms, evaluate differences between surgical methods, and provide insights to improve patient care and counseling. The total observation period can be up to five years including annual follow-ups.

Patient-reported Pain and Symptom Relief During Three Months After Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia